meh ... i had to start reading a beginners guide just to figure out how to rotate the view in blender

I do love the idea of player-created/inspired executions, but wouldn't be able to make one myself bar a simple "storyboard" 2d description

I've done a little work with unity3d and other animation programs for a personal project I was working on. Are you looking for basic just to get an idea or smooth sec by sec streamlined?

I messed around with it a little bit but I'm no animation guru.

i just realized this will be a "contest" and not just a way to contribute. I'm hoping it'll give us a chance to grab this: http://ukitakumuki.deviantart.com/art/Eternal-Crusade-Concept-Art-Massive-Battle-463855053

my walls are empty

Why is my primary character fighting my secondary character in this drawing?
witchcraft



Also, fukken saved

Btw, could I use a student version of 3dsmax/softimage for this? Or is that "commercial" use?

If the software is provided I would give it my best shot.

I doubt it. You're not producing it to sell for profit so you're probably fine

yes but the animations done in the student edition would be included in a game which is being sold for profit. It's a good question because as i see it, if the student edition mentions in writing that anything produced within cannot be used for profit, then those with student edition will be unable to contribute even if they specifically aren't profiting at all. Eternal Crusade will be using the animations, and EC will be making money.